Typically, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, and naturopathy are wonderful tools to help you achieve short-term, immediate goals. For example, low back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome,or allergies. They not only have a great track record (not to mention happy clients!), but there are also miles of scientific evidence to support this kind of symptom-based, immediate application.

Pro-active, preventative care, however, is something the doctors and therapists at The Health Loft are dedicated to working towards with you as well.

Symptoms are often the last things to show up, and the first to disappear. An absence of symptoms does not equate with perfect health, just because you cannot “feel” anything is wrong. Preventative care involves periodic appointments to maintain the results you have achieved (i.e., staying headache free, or continually making improvements to your diet), and the goal is to correct the underlying problems, for the long term. This is pro-active (or preventative) care, rather than reactive (or symptom-based) care.

Pro-active, preventative care helps to continue to correct what caused the symptoms in the first place. These treatments keep your body free and clear of interference, helps prevent future relapses and can keep you feeling youthful and fantastic. This kind of approach is also great in stressful times when you don’t have the time (and often, the energy) to support yourself.

Much like the oil change and tune-up you get for your car, your body requires the same kind of maintenance and prevention to keep it running smoothly and problem free.